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Makepung Lampit 2026

Jembrana’s wet-field buffalo-racing tradition

Makepung Lampit brings Jembrana’s buffalo-racing heritage into a wet-field setting. Bali’s provincial tourism office lists the 2026 event for Sunday, 15 November at Sirkuit Subak Kaliakah, with a calendar window of 08:30–16:30 WITA. The attraction here is a local tradition connected with agricultural life, rather than an international stadium race. Travellers already exploring West Bali can use the confirmed date and venue to plan a visit, while leaving room for local instructions and changes to the running order. Individual heats, access arrangements and ticket prices have not been published in the source checked for this guide. Read the official listing again before making a long journey.

Decorated buffalo pair charging through muddy water with their driver at Makepung Lampit in Jembrana
Makepung Lampit buffalo racing in Jembrana in 2017, not the 2026 edition. Resized; CC BY-SA 4.0. Wiaskara / Wikimedia Commons · Image licence

Lampit refers to the implement associated with levelling wet agricultural ground. In this form of Makepung, a driver guides a pair of buffalo through a muddy field rather than racing a cart along a dry track. It is important not to confuse the two settings when choosing photographs or deciding what conditions to prepare for. The image on this page shows an earlier Makepung Lampit event in Jembrana, not the 2026 edition.

The provincial listing establishes a specific day and names Sirkuit Subak Kaliakah as the location. Its stated hours are a calendar window, not a promise that a particular race begins at 08:30. No heat-by-heat schedule or additional entertainment programme was available in that listing at the time of checking. Treat the racing tradition as the central subject and avoid planning around unannounced concerts, parades or competitions.

Kaliakah is in Jembrana, in Bali’s west. Staying around Negara is more practical for an early visit than travelling from the southern resort areas on the same morning. Arrange a local driver who can confirm the circuit approach and drop-off point. Keep the venue name from the official listing to hand: a general search for Makepung may direct you to a different racing circuit.

Wet-field surroundings call for footwear that can get dirty, sun protection, drinking water and a way to protect phones or cameras from splashes. Stay within the spectator areas indicated by staff and do not step into the course for a photograph. Keep children close and avoid obstructing handlers or animals. The official listing does not describe accessible viewing facilities or parking provision, so ask locally if either affects your ability to attend.

Admission costs are not confirmed in the checked source. Bring a payment method suitable for any local arrangements, but do not rely on claims of free entry or a quoted fee without checking. Nor should an ordinary tour or accommodation booking be taken as including admission. You can explore Jembrana separately if the event’s operating details change.

Highlights

  • ✓ 15 November 2026 at Sirkuit Subak Kaliakah
  • ✓ Calendar hours: 08:30–16:30 WITA
  • ✓ A wet-field tradition distinct from dry-track Makepung
  • ✓ Useful for an itinerary based around Negara and West Bali

Practical information

Dates
15 November 2026
Location
Sirkuit Subak Kaliakah, Jembrana
Admission
Admission price and booking arrangements have not been confirmed in the official listing.
Best time
The official calendar lists 08:30–16:30 WITA; individual race times are not published.
Category
Sports

Tips for visitors

  • • Recheck the provincial listing and confirm local access shortly before travel.
  • • Use the exact circuit name when arranging your driver.
  • • Wear shoes suitable for muddy surroundings and protect electronics from splashes.
  • • Stay behind any viewing boundaries and follow handlers’ instructions.
  • • Ask in advance about parking and accessible viewing; neither is documented in the listing.

Frequently asked questions

When and where is Makepung Lampit 2026?

The provincial tourism listing specifies 15 November 2026 at Sirkuit Subak Kaliakah, Jembrana.

What time does it run?

The official calendar lists 08:30–16:30 WITA. Individual race times are not published.

Is entry free?

No admission price is confirmed in the official listing. Check locally rather than assuming entry is free.

Is the photograph from 2026?

No. It is a licensed photograph of Makepung Lampit in Jembrana taken in 2022.

Before you go

Build the visit around the confirmed circuit and date, then check local access before setting out. A West Bali base gives you more flexibility than a long same-day journey from the south.

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Information last verified 13 October 2026. Recheck the official source before travelling.

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